Is there anyone here that got their green card first before EAD?

[jhunjhun 7]

Our interview date is coming soon, i'm not yet in 60-90 days for EAD application. My interview date was scheduled on Feb. 11, 2009. From the date of filing to our interview date it only takes about 87 days. I'm thinking that there is a posiibility that my EAD will get approved before or after our interview date because it falls within 60-90 days.

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

Yes, that sometimes happens. If it does, so be it. Once you get the GC, you won't need the EAD anymore since you can use the GC to work and travel.

Edited January 7, 2009 by Eric-Pris

[Brian and Jenn 0]

Like I said in our Filer thread, because you are considered to of came from Canada via the VWP and not on a K1/B1 type visa this is most definatly a normal thing to happen.

It's a good thing =)

Goodluck!

[Bobo Meow 0]

Like I said in our Filer thread, because you are considered to of came from Canada via the VWP and not on a K1/B1 type visa this is most definatly a normal thing to happen.

It's a good thing =)

Goodluck!

Hi,

What do u mean about " Like I said in our Filer thread, because you are considered to of came from Canada via the VWP and not on a K1/B1 type visa this is most definatly a normal thing to happen."???

Would u please tell me more about what is VWP?

Thanx!

[phoenixwine22 0]

I was wondering the same thing!

I came into the US on a tourist visa in May. My husband surprise-proposed and of course I said yes, and stayed here. We got married and submitted my paperwork on November 06, 2008.

We received the NOA for our I-130, I-485, EAD and AP.

Then we did Biometrics on December 09, 2008.

Now we have received a notice 'Request for Initial Interview' for February 05, 2008.

I am very excited!

But it also confused me a little, because by reading the forums here (which I do everyday and pay close attention to the advice being given) I had thought that I would first get the EAD notices.

Has anybody else had the same thing happen?

I am now putting together the documents we will take to our appointment, copies of applications, bonafides of marriage, etc.

PS: Thank you to everybody who participates in these forums. I am definitely NOT a very active member in them, but I have read them like (excuse the expression) a Bible. It makes me feel like I am not alone in this strange process of changing one's life. The posts I love the most are of course the ones where people share their succesful interview stories and 'Have Green Card!'

I wish everybody the best of Luck

Edited January 7, 2009 by phoenixwine22